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06/01/2026

Happy New Month Treasured One and Welcome to June 2026, the month of Divine Favor.

"NOW in the SIXTH MONTH the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. And having come in, the angel said to her, “Rejoice, HIGHLY FAVORED ONE, the Lord is with you; blessed are you among women!” (Luke 1:26-28 and Esther 5:2).

05/31/2026

ATM WEEKLY!
[A Teaching Moment]

PERSISTENT FAITH – PART 5.

“For EVERYONE BORN of God is VICTORIOUS and OVERCOMES the world; and this is THE VICTORY that has CONQUERED and OVERCOME the world—our [CONTINUING, PERSISTENT] FAITH [in Jesus the Son of God].” – 1 John 5:4 Amplified Bible.

“Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for He is faithful that promised;).” – Hebrews 10:23 King James Version.

HELLO TREASURED FRIENDS and WELCOME to this week`s ATM (A Teaching Moment) Weekly in the precious name of our Lord Jesus, the one who is the First and the Last, who was dead but is now alive. [Revelation 2:8 New Living Translation].

Kenya's Kimani Nganga Maruge hit the headlines around the world earlier 2004 for being the oldest man in Kenya to start school at age eighty-four following the Kenyan government's announcement of free universal primary education in 2003 by the late Emilio Mwai Kibaki, the third president of the Republic of Kenya.

Kenya's government introduced free primary schooling in 2003, making it possible for Mr. Maruge to attend. Two of his thirty grandchildren attend the same school, but they are in more senior grades. Mr. Maruge said he never had the opportunity to go to school when he was younger. The great-grandfather won a place in the Guinness Book of World Records for being the oldest person in the world to start primary (elementary) school.

He said one of his main aims for starting school was to learn to count the money he expects to receive in compensation from the authorities for fighting against the British. He also hopes to learn to read the Bible - because he does not trust the version, he hears each week in church.

Maruge`s dream to become literate was never without resistance as depicted in The First Grader, a 2010 biographical drama film inspired by Maruge`s true story. Against fierce opposition from officials and parents, who did not want a precious educational place to be given to an old man, Maruge was accepted into the school to learn alongside the six-year-olds.

Even after he was forced to attend an adult learning center, where he soon finds himself surrounded by people with no motivation or ambition to study. Maruge vows to never go back to the adult institution and was able to return to the elementary school as a teaching assistant which was also resisted but he was reinstated when he went to plead his case before the board of education in the nation`s capital.

Supplementally, he was invited to make a speech before international leaders at the UN in New York regarding the power of education. He inspired a whole new generation of people to go to school for the first time. Maruge later died in 2009.

Maruge`s story is a contemporary example of PERSISTENT FAITH in action! A FAITH that does bow to resistance nor give in to the opposition. This is the kind of faith that the Lord Jesus Christ illustrated in Luke 18:1-8 with the widow and the Judge.

The Lord Jesus after the parable, which is about prayer said, “…Listen to what the unjust judge says! And will not [our just] God defend and avenge His elect [His chosen ones] who cry out to Him day and night? Will He delay [in providing justice] on their behalf? I tell you that He will defend and avenge them quickly. However, when the Son of Man comes, will He find [THIS KIND OF PERSISTENT] FAITH on the earth?” [Luke 18:7-8 Amplified Bible].

PERSISTENT FAITH is what we all need to turn our desires into reality, the odds against us notwithstanding because all things are possible for the one who believes! [Mark 9:23 New English Translation]. Author and Businessman, Justin Sachs said, “The more you are persistent in one area of life, the hungrier you become for persistence in other areas of your life.” And persistence is the common denominator that most successful people in the world have in common!

What can you do to become more persistent in your faith in God? What adjustment do you need to make in your life that will make you more persistent in your faith in God? As you sincerely evaluate yourself with these questions, you will develop a new level of awareness on how to become more persistent in your faith in God!

Love you all. Have a blessed week!

05/29/2026

Second Timothy 4:3 Amplified Bible says, "For the time will come when people will not tolerate sound doctrine and accurate instruction [that challenges them with God’s truth]; but wanting to have their ears tickled [with something pleasing], they will accumulate for themselves [many] teachers [one after another, chosen] to satisfy their own desires and to support the errors they hold."

05/24/2026

ATM WEEKLY!
[A Teaching Moment]

PERSISTENT FAITH – PART 4.

“For EVERYONE BORN of God is VICTORIOUS and OVERCOMES the world; and this is THE VICTORY that has CONQUERED and OVERCOME the world—our [CONTINUING, PERSISTENT] FAITH [in Jesus the Son of God].” – 1 John 5:4 Amplified Bible.

“However, when the Son of Man comes, will He find [THIS KIND of PERSISTENT] FAITH on the earth?” – Luke 18:8 Amplified Bible.

“Now the just shall live by faith; But if anyone draws back, My soul has no pleasure in him. But we are not of those who draw back to perdition, but of those who believe to the saving of the soul.” – Hebrews 10:38-39 New King James Version.

HELLO TREASURED FRIENDS and WELCOME to this week`s ATM (A Teaching Moment) Weekly in the precious name of our Lord Jesus who died [willingly] for us, so that whether we are awake (alive) or asleep (dead) [at Christ’s appearing], we will live together with Him [sharing eternal life]. (1 Thessalonians 5:10 Amplified Bible).

Wilma Rudolph’s transformation from a frail child to an Olympic champion remains one of the most extraordinary stories in sports history. Born prematurely and struck by polio, scarlet fever, and pneumonia, doctors told her that she would never walk again. But her mother, Blanche Rudolph, refused to accept that prognosis.

With her persistent faith in God and relentless determination, she massaged Wilma’s weakened leg every day, traveled long distances for Rudolph`s treatment, and spoke life into her daughter’s future.
Blanche believed not in what the doctors declared, but in what God could do. Her persistent faith became the soil in which Wilma’s resilience grew. Slowly, Wilma learned to walk. Then she learned to run. And eventually, she learned to fly.

Wilma often credited her mother`s persistent faith for her achievements, stating, “It is all thanks to my mother. She always let me believe that everything is possible if I really want it.” Blanche's encouragement and belief in her daughter's potential were instrumental in shaping Wilma's mindset, allowing her to overcome obstacles and pursue her dreams in athletics.

At the 1960 Olympic Games in Rome, Wilma Rudolph became the first American woman to win three gold medals in track and field. Her victories were more than athletic achievements—they were the visible evidence of a life transformed by the persistent faith of her mother who refused to give up but held fast to the profession of her faith in God without wavering! (see Hebrews 10:23).

Wilma’s story didn’t end with her medals. Her courage and elegance on the track ignited the dreams of countless young athletes—including the woman who would one day be called the fastest woman ever, Florence Griffith Joyner (Flo‑Jo).

Flo‑Jo often spoke of how Wilma Rudolph inspired her. She admired Wilma’s grace, her speed, and her ability to rise above adversity. Wilma showed Flo‑Jo—and the world—that a Black woman could dominate the global stage with power and poise.

That inspiration helped fuel Flo‑Jo’s own historic achievements, including her still‑unbroken world records in the 100m and 200m set at the 1988 Seoul Olympic games in South Korea. In this way, Wilma’s testimony created a legacy which became a foundation upon which future champions built their dreams. Her life beautifully affirms that persistent faith is contagious in nature! Wilma Rudolph’s triumph was a testament to what is possible when persistent faith in God is modelled clearly for others!

A strong Christian stands up for himself or herself, but a stronger Christian stand up for others! We not only triumph over challenges and adversities of life when persistent faith becomes our lifestyle, we also inspire others to dare to believe in God too!

Persistent faith doesn`t draw back no matter the raging of the storms and neither does it cower in the face of crisis but endured as seeing Him who is invisible (see Hebrews 11:27) for He is faithful that promised! (see Hebrews 10:23).

Anytime you are tempted to give up, think of others that are looking up to you and fixed your mind on God`s unfailing Word: “Looking away [from all that will distract] to Jesus, Who is the Leader and the Source of our faith [giving the first incentive for our belief] and is also its Finisher [bringing it to maturity and perfection]. He, for the joy [of obtaining the prize] that was set before Him, endured the cross, despising and ignoring the shame, and is now seated at the right hand of the throne of God. Just think of Him Who endured from sinners such grievous opposition and bitter hostility against Himself [reckon up and consider it all in comparison with your trials], so that you may not grow weary or exhausted, losing heart and relaxing and fainting in your minds.” (Hebrews 12:2-3 AMPC). (To be concluded next week).

Love you all. Have a blessed week!

05/22/2026

Food for thought

I sat with my friend in a well-known porridge shop in a neighbouring town of Venice (Italy), the city of lights and water.

As we enjoyed our porridge, a man entered and sat at an empty table beside us.

He called the waiter and placed his order saying,

‘Two cups of porridge, one here, one on the wall.’

We heard this strange order with interest and observed that he was served with one cup of porridge but he paid for two.

As soon as he left, the waiter pasted a piece of paper on the wall saying

‘A Cup of porridge’.

While we were still there, two other men entered and ordered three cups of porridge, two on the table and one on the wall.

They had the two cups of porridge but paid for three and left.

This time also, the waiter did the same; he pasted a piece of paper on the wall saying, ‘A Cup of Porridge’.

It was something unique and perplexing for us.

We finished our porridge, paid the bill and left.

After a few days, we had a chance to go to this porridge shop again.

While we were enjoying our porridge, a poorly dressed man entered.

As he seated himself, he looked at the wall and said, 'One cup of porridge from the wall'.

The waiter served porridge to this man with the customary respect and dignity.

The man had his porridge and left without paying.

We were amazed to watch all this, as the waiter took off a piece of paper from the wall and threw it in the dust bin.

Now it was no surprise for us – the matter was very clear.

The great respect for the needy shown by the inhabitants of this town made our eyes well up in tears.

Ponder upon the need of what this man wanted. He enters the porridge shop without having to lower his self-esteem. He has no need to ask for a free cup of porridge without asking or knowing about the one who is giving this cup of porridge to him. He only looked at the wall, placed an order for himself, enjoyed his porridge and left.

This is true love, when you give from one hand and other hand does not know about it. May the Lord Jesus Christ help us all to INVEST in the poor and the needy.

05/17/2026

ATM WEEKLY!
[A Teaching Moment]

PERSISTENT FAITH – PART 3.

“For EVERYONE BORN of God is VICTORIOUS and OVERCOMES the world; and this is THE VICTORY that has CONQUERED and OVERCOME the world—our [CONTINUING, PERSISTENT] FAITH [in Jesus the Son of God].” – 1 John 5:4 Amplified Bible.

“However, when the Son of Man comes, will He find [THIS KIND of PERSISTENT] FAITH on the earth?” – Luke 18:8 Amplified Bible.

“Now faith is being sure of what we hope for, being convinced of what we do not see.” – Hebrews 11:1 New English Translation.

HELLO TREASURED FRIENDS and WELCOME to this week`s ATM (A Teaching Moment) Weekly in the precious name of our Lord Jesus who was delivered up for our trespasses and raised for our justification. (Romans 4:25 English Standard Version).

When Debbye was seven years old, her mother sat her down at the kitchen table and said, “You can’t get to heaven on my apron strings. You must know God for yourself. You must read the bible yourself. You must pray on your own….” So, as a young girl, she began a wonderful journey of learning and experiencing the love of God through Jesus.

Dr. Debbye Turner Bell’s path to the Miss America crown is one of the most inspiring persistence stories in pageant history. Though widely known for winning the Miss America Beauty Pageant, fewer people realize the years of repeated effort it took to reach that moment.

The best-selling author of Think and Grow Rich, Napoleon Hill said, “Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent." Debbye`s story is proof that persistence is not glamorous — it is gritty because dreams are not achieved by talent alone… they are achieved by persistency!

Talent opens doors. Persistence keeps you knocking until they open. She did not become Miss America overnight. She became Miss America after years of coming close — but not close enough. For her, almost is not the end and her faith in God with her mother`s positive influence inspires her to persist until she became Miss America 1990.

Debbye grew up in Jonesboro, Arkansas, where she began entering pageants to earn scholarship money. Over several years, she competed in numerous local and state competitions within the Miss Arkansas system. She won several local titles — including Miss Arkansas State University (1985), Miss White River (1986), and Miss Northeast Arkansas (1987) which qualified her for the Miss Arkansas state pageant three times.

At Miss Arkansas, she placed first runner‑up twice, demonstrating strong competitiveness but falling just short of the state crown needed to advance to Miss America. After not winning the Miss Arkansas title for the third time, she was broken and devastated in her hotel room and cried out to God: “I don`t understand, God! I don’t understand! I don`t understand.” And she heard God said to her, “Debbye, I`m faithful. Now get up.”

The following year (1988), she began veterinary school at the University of Missouri, which made her eligible to compete in the Miss Missouri system. In 1989, she won the Miss Columbia title, then Miss Missouri, finally securing her ticket to the national stage where she was crowned Miss America 1990 at the national competition in Atlantic City, New Jersey.

She became the first Miss Missouri ever to win and the third African‑American woman to hold the crown after eleven total pageants (local + state) across two states: Arkansas and Missouri with seven years of persistence. Her story is widely cited as one of the greatest examples of perseverance in the Miss America program.

Debbye once said, “Faith is the starting point of all achievement. It`s the basis for all miracles, and the only antidote for failure.” She strongly believes that any person has the potential for success no matter their race, socio-economic background, or gender. She uses her own life as an example of triumphing over the odds.

Dr. Debbye Turner Bell now ministers the Word of God, His purpose and deliverance to youth, singles, women’s groups, and church services nationwide. And she currently serves as Leadership and Discipleship Pastor at Kentwood Community Church in Michigan. I was privileged to have a one-on-one zoom call with her early this year and I am currently reading her book, COURAGEOUS FAITH: A LIFELONG PURSUIT OF FAITH OVER FEAR.

Beloved, God is no respecter of person (see Acts 10:34 and Romans 2:11). He is a respecter of PERSISTENT FAITH as demonstrated by Dr. Debbye Turner Bell who refused to let go of her dream of becoming Miss America against all odds.

Anytime you are tempted to give up, always remember that “For EVERYONE BORN of God is VICTORIOUS and OVERCOMES the world; and this is THE VICTORY that has CONQUERED and OVERCOME the world—our [CONTINUING, PERSISTENT] FAITH [in Jesus the Son of God].” (1 John 5:4 Amplified Bible).

EVERYONE BORN of God (including you) has what it takes to be victorious and overcome the world. All it takes is our PERSISTENT FAITH in Jesus the Son of God! (To be continued next week).

Love you all. Have a blessed week!

05/10/2026

ATM WEEKLY!
[A Teaching Moment]

PERSISTENT FAITH – PART 2.

“For EVERYONE BORN of God is VICTORIOUS and OVERCOMES the world; and this is THE VICTORY that has CONQUERED and OVERCOME the world—our [CONTINUING, PERSISTENT] FAITH [in Jesus the Son of God].” – 1 John 5:4 Amplified Bible.

“However, when the Son of Man comes, will He find [THIS KIND of PERSISTENT] FAITH on the earth?” – Luke 18:8 Amplified Bible.

“Faith is the assurance of things you have hoped for, the absolute conviction that there are realities you’ve never seen.” – Hebrews 11:1 The Voice.

HELLO TREASURED FRIENDS and WELCOME into a new month and to this week`s ATM (A Teaching Moment) Weekly in the precious name of our Lord Jesus. He gave Himself for us to set us free from every sin and to cleanse us so that we can be His special people who are enthusiastic about doing good things. (Titus 2:14 God`s Word Translation).

Do you believe in miracles? Are miracles only for Bible times, or are they still for today? Dr. Oral Roberts, a man anointed by God to bring His healing power to the world, shared an insightful perspective in his book, EXPECT A MIRACLE: “Once a man said to me, ‘I don’t believe in miracles.’ I said, ‘You will when you need one.” Dr. Roberts continued, “Since then, I’ve often said that I breathe by a miracle. I talk by a miracle. I live by a miracle. Take miracles out of my life, and I’d be dead.”

Beloved, you don’t have to wait to need a miracle to believe in one. A miracle is simply what God does, and His Word stands as irrefutable proof of His miraculous power from the beginning of time. Our persistent faith in God’s Word is the trigger that unlocks the miraculous in our lives. As 2 Timothy 2:13 (Amplified Bible) reminds us: “If we are faithless, He remains faithful [true to His Word and His righteous character]; for He cannot deny Himself.”

Faith vs. Unbelief: The Battle for the Miraculous

Our unbelief does not hinder God’s ability to work miracles; it only hinders our ability to receive them. The miraculous is never dependent on our faithlessness, but on God’s faithfulness. It is time to quit doubting and instead exercise our faith for the miraculous, for with God, nothing shall be impossible [Luke 1:37]. As Jesus said in Luke 18:27 God’s Word Translation: “The things that are impossible for people to do are possible for God to do.”

Dr. Oral Roberts’ Miraculous Healing: A Testimony of Faith
At the age of seventeen, Dr. Oral Roberts was diagnosed with tuberculosis—a disease that, at the time, had no known medical cure. He was bedridden for over five months. However, he was miraculously healed during a tent revival in July 1935, conducted by evangelist George W. Moncey in Ada, Oklahoma.

His healing was a divine miracle—an event that could not be explained by natural or scientific laws because the breakthrough in tuberculosis treatment came with the discovery of streptomycin, the first effective antibiotic against TB, in 1943 by Selman Waksman and his team. This marked a turning point in the fight against the disease, leading to the development of combination therapies that are still used today.

It is noteworthy that Dr. Oral Roberts was miraculously healed of tuberculosis eight years before Selman Waksman`s discovery.

According to Google, a miracle is “A surprising and welcome event that is not explicable by natural or scientific laws and is therefore considered to be the work of a divine agency.” Albert Einstein once said, “What is incomprehensible is beyond the realm of science. It is in the realm of God.” If the incomprehensible, as one of the greatest scientists ever stated, is beyond the realm of science and in the realm of God, the onus is on us to have faith in God [Mark 11:22].

The type of faith that unlocks the miraculous is not an inconsistent faith that wavers but persistent faith in God that staggered not as demonstrated by Abraham in Romans 4:20 KJV and recorded in Luke 18:8 (Amplified Bible): “When the Son of Man comes, will He find persistent faith on the earth?” [To be continued next week].

Love you all. Have a blessed week!

05/03/2026

ATM WEEKLY!
[A Teaching Moment]

MAY 2026: PERSISTENT FAITH.

“For EVERYONE BORN of God is VICTORIOUS and OVERCOMES the world; and this is THE VICTORY that has CONQUERED and OVERCOME the world—our [CONTINUING, PERSISTENT] FAITH [in Jesus the Son of God].” – 1 John 5:4 Amplified Bible.

“And will not [our just] God defend and avenge His elect [His chosen ones] who cry out to Him day and night? Will He delay [in providing justice] on their behalf? I tell you that He will defend and avenge them quickly. However, when the Son of Man comes, will He find [THIS KIND of PERSISTENT] FAITH on the earth?” – Luke 18:7-8 Amplified Bible.

HELLO TREASURED FRIENDS and WELCOME into a new month and to this week`s ATM (A Teaching Moment) Weekly in the precious name of our Lord Jesus who doesn’t change—yesterday, today, tomorrow, He’s always totally Himself. (Hebrews 13:8 Message Bible).

One hundred and twenty-two days has come and gone in this great year, and we are now in the fifth month not in our own strength for by strength no man shall prevail (1 Samuel 2:9 New King James Version). This is from the Lord and is His doing; It is marvelous in our eyes. (Psalm 118:23 Amplified Bible).

It is true that the first four months were never void of their own challenges, trials and tests, yet He did not leave Himself without some witness [as evidence of Himself], in that He kept constantly doing good things and showing you kindness, and giving you rains from heaven and productive seasons, filling your hearts with food and happiness.” (Acts 14:17 Amplified Bible).

What about May 2026? MAY (Miracles Await You) this month and welcome into the month of PERSISTENT FAITH inspired by First John 5:4 and Luke 18:8 Amplified Bible as referenced in our main texts above.

The question is, Why PERSISTENT FAITH and of what value is it to us the redeemed of the Lord? I just got off the phone with the representative of the new insurance company I was about to switch to who offered us a huge discount and she said they were unable to proceed with our new policy because there was a hold on my driving license by the state department of transport. This is not because I committed any crime but because of the mistake of a municipal traffic court where I appeared to defend against a ticket violation that was unlawful issued to me.

According to the insurance agent I have 24 hours to resolve the enigma or otherwise, I won’t be able to drive legally until the issue is resolved. It was an uncomfortable situation but unforgettable as I get to learn in a new way how precious our PERSISTENT FAITH in Jesus the Son of God is! Comedian Steve Harvey said, “Faith that is not tested can`t be trusted.”

Apostle Peter inspired by the Holy Spirit wrote in 2 Peter 1:1 Amplified Bible, “Simon Peter, a bond-servant and apostle (special messenger, personally chosen representative) of Jesus Christ, To those who have received and possess [by God’s will] a PRECIOUS FAITH of THE SAME KIND as ours, by the righteousness of our God and Savior, Jesus Christ.”

Beloved, what we have today is not a common faith. Our PERSISTENT FAITH in Jesus is a PRECIOUS FAITH of THE SAME KIND as the apostles and the early disciples with the same capacity to overcome the world as recorded by apostle John (see 1 John 5:4 Amplified Bible). Some items that were ordinary before became precious during the pandemic! It is the trials and tests of life that make our faith precious just like hunger makes food precious during famine.

First Peter 1:7 New Living Translation says, “These trials will show that your faith is genuine. It is being tested as fire tests and purifies gold—though your faith is far more precious than mere gold. So, when your faith remains strong through many trials, it will bring you much praise and glory and honor on the day when Jesus Christ is revealed to the whole world.”

Our faith is not only precious, but also FAR MORE PRECIOUS than mere gold! Is your faith currently tested and you feel like quitting? Be encouraged to remain strong through your many trials as you hold on firmly to your PERSISTENT FAITH in God.

Given only 24 hours to resolve the enigma, I was initially overwhelmed as I thought of driving to the state capital to plead my case to restore my driving license. I decided to trust God instead and I became unperturbed after receiving divine illumination from God`s word specifically from First Timothy 4:10 NKJV: “For to this end we both labor and suffer reproach, because we trust in the living God, who is the Savior of all men, especially of those who believe.”

I also followed a divine inspiration that I received on my way to my office. The instruction is to be PERSISTENT in my faith in God and keep calling the office of the district judge until the issue is resolved. I started calling by 11 AM and was told by the receptionist that there is nothing they can do about it. I refused to give up and kept calling and kept receiving the same answer. I choose to let God be true and kept calling and at a point, the receptionist said, “You have kept calling and nothing has changed.” I replied, “It is going to change.” And I held my peace.

The same receptionist that told me that nothing has changed called me back exactly 12:55 PM and said, “Congratulations, your license has been restored.” Beloved, God cannot lie (see Numbers 23:19 and Titus 1:2). Hebrews 6:18 NKJV said, “…it is impossible for God to lie…”

Be encouraged to hold on to your PERSISTENT FAITH in God for this is THE VICTORY that has conquered and overcome the world—our [CONTINUING, PERSISTENT] FAITH [in Jesus the Son of God].” (1 John 5:4 Amplified Bible). [To be continued next week].

Love you all. Have a blessed week!

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